what we're seeing is just your typical gasoline engine cars getting really good fuel economy. 30 and 40 miles per gallon. something we've never seen before. >> it's the car freak heaven. industry analysts say the mood at this year's show is upbeat. car sales estimates for the 2012 year was the best since 2007 and the feeling is the worst is behind them. >> what about the forecast when it comes to that? we're continuing to follow our top story this morning. everyone is talking about the cold snap we're under. >> we're letting you know why it's being blamed for a number of problems across the bay area including this house fire that left a south bay family homeless. >>> it's not over yet. bay area, get ready for yet another cold morning. i'm christie smith. coming up we'll show you how cold it is here in walnut creek. >> that's right. dress in layers today. if you are sick of the cold, a welcomed warmup just days away. from 30s to start close to 70 degrees to finish by the week's end. your full forecast in just a few moments. >>> staying on today's theme i guess we're talking about the